Senior Data Engineer

Key Skills

Agile methodologies, Apache Hive, Database, Design, Elasticsearch, ETL frameworks, Leadership Skill, MapReduce, Python Programming, SPARK Programming, SQL

Job Description

The team: Our Data, Measurement & Reporting Strategy team has recently been established and tasked with driving the transformation of retail marketing into a data-driven organization. We are responsible for defining and implementing a cloud data strategy to support marketing analytics and automation. We champion the use of advanced analytics to measure and optimize marketing performance. We also lead the development of reports and dashboards that are used by senior leadership to define marketing strategy and investment decisions.

What we are looking for:

• Deep technical knowledge – including proficiency in at least two of Python, SQL, Hive, Spark, Amazon Web Services / cloud computing (e.g., Elastic MapReduce, EC2, S3), Bash shell scripting
• Experience writing production quality code to create data products
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Understanding and applied knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies

Core Responsibilities

• Writes ETL (Extract / Transform / Load) processes, designs database systems and, develops tools for real-time and offline analytic processing.
• Troubleshoots software and processes for data consistency and integrity. Integrates complex and large scale data from a variety of sources for business partners to generate insight and make decisions.
• Translates business specifications into design specifications and code. Responsible for writing complex programs, ad hoc queries, and reports. Ensures that all code is well structured, includes sufficient documentation, and is easy to maintain and reuse.
• Partners with internal clients to gain an expert understanding of business functions and informational needs. Works closely with other technical and data analytics experts across the business to implement data solutions.
• Leads all phases of solution development. Explains technical considerations at related meetings, including those with internal clients and less experienced team members.
• Assesses data quality and tests code thoroughly for accuracy of intended purpose. Provides data analysis guidance and serves as a technical consultant for the client.
• Educates and develops junior data engineers on the team while applying quality control to their work. Develops data engineering standards and contributes expertise to other data expert teams across Vanguard.
• Tests and implements new software releases through regression testing. Identifies issues and engages with vendors to resolve and elevate software into production.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years data analytics, programming, database administration, or data management experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

About Vanguard

We are Vanguard. Together, we’re changing the way the world invests.

For us, investing doesn’t just end in value. It starts with values. Because when you invest with courage, when you invest with clarity, and when you invest with care, you can get so much more in return. We invest with purpose – and that’s how we’ve become a global market leader. Here, we grow by doing the right thing for the people we serve. And so can you.

We want to make success accessible to everyone. This is our opportunity. Let’s make it count.

Inclusion Statement

Vanguard’s continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: “Do the right thing.”

We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard’s core purpose through our values.

When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard's core purpose.

Our core purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.